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2017 Map of Como East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Como East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Medicine Bow River and its tributary, the Little Medicine Bow River, define the hydrology of this high-plains landscape in Carbon County. The map details a series of basins and alkaline water bodies, including Como Lake, Allen Lake, and Pynchin Lake, which are characteristic of this semi-arid region. These lakes sit amidst prominent geologic formations such as Fossil Ridge and Slate Ridge, providing clear topographic context for the local landform structures.

Surface infrastructure is dominated by the historic Oil Springs Rd and the path of Co RD 121, which trace through the draws and ridges. Localized features like Sulphur Springs and the meandering Calvin Bend offer specific points of interest for those studying the natural history or water sources of the basin. The inclusion of Number 5 Ridge suggests a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and perhaps historical nomenclature tied to local surveying or ranching divisions.